At the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), we know that waiting until a disaster hits create a compliance nightmare. True resilience requires proactive preparation. By taking action today, job creators can protect their livelihoods and ensure their businesses bounce back stronger.
1. Pinpoint Your Local Hazards
Assess your specific geographic risks, whether tornadoes, flash flooding, or winter storms. Identifying these threats early allows you to prioritize protecting your most vital inventory, machinery, and physical assets.
2. Safeguard Your Supply Chain and Records
To prevent an operational shutdown, secure backup suppliers in different geographic areas. Additionally, create a cloud-stored digital "go-bag" containing your Government ID, Business EIN, tax returns, insurance policies, and financial records. Maintaining a digital inventory of high-value property will also streamline future claims.
3. Turn Emergency Plans into Muscle Memory
An emergency plan in a binder is not enough. Conduct regular evacuation and communication drills with your staff and family until response protocols become second nature. Replacing confusion with practiced execution provides peace of mind when chaos strikes.
We cannot stop the weather, but we can protect our local employees from it. Acting takes less than ten minutes. Don't wait for the next storm—access the SBA Business Resilience Guide at www.sba.gov/prepare or call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 7-1-1) today.
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